Pieces from the White China Collection

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Pieces from the White House Collection

To the left, classical figures adorn a rococo-revival punch bowl from Franklin Pierce's Administration. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison found the bowl in the White House attic and had it mended and put on display as an historical piece of White House china.

The Hayes Turkey Serving Platter

At the right, a serving platter from the flamboyant Hayes china, made in France by Haviland & Co.

At the lower left, a Sevres tureen owned by John and Abigail Adams.

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